Tour to Svaneti – Perl of Caucasus

Travel toward Svaneti, to the west. First we will visit ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta, where are located the most sacred churches for orthodox Georgians – Svetitskhoveli cathedral and Jvari monastery. Both of them are included in UNESCO world heritage sites. Afterwards visit of one of the most impressive monument – carved in the rock ancient city of Uplistsikhe. Tour continues to the west, to Kutaisi. In the evening visit one more monument listed by UNESCO as world heritage site – Gelati monastery. Overnight in Kutaisi or nearby resort town Tskaltubo.

This day we will approach Svaneti. In the morning visit Martvili, Okatse or Balda canyon (one of them). Drive to Mestia. Check in guesthouse. Walk around historical districts of Mestia – Lanchvali, Lekhtagi and Lagami, visit ancient Svan house of Margiani, museum of famous mountain climber- Mikheil Khergiani and Mestia museum of history and ethnography. Dinner in guesthouse.

Breakfast. Hike to Chalaadi glacier. Free time for lunch in the downtown. After lunch visit Hatsvali ski resort with picturesque views to Caucasus mountains, peaks Ushba and Tetnuldi. Free time in the evening. Tourists may visit restaurant where is life fol music show (during high season).